Engineer, Reliability

Domtar; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, is seeking an Engineer, Reliability to promote reliability processes across the mill. This full-time role requires a mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering degree and 2–5 years in reliability-focused maintenance or engineering duties.

You will champion condition monitoring techniques, manage downtime planning, and work with operations to meet safety and quality goals while improving cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering; or equivalent education and experience.
• 2–5 years' experience in a maintenance or engineering role focused on reliability.
• Experience with condition monitoring technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, tribology).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Project.
• Knowledge of reliability systems, methods, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement reliability improvement projects with operations and maintenance teams.
• Champion reliability processes in line with One Domtar standards.
• Serve as mill lubrication subject matter expert and support PVT champion.
• Support daily, monthly and annual maintenance outages related to reliability.
• Help achieve safety, environmental, quality goals and cost reduction.
• Use condition monitoring to identify and correct issues before failures.
• Develop equipment documentation, task lists, and inspection procedures.
• Manage contractors and root causes using RCPE methodology.

Skills

Condition monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

RCPE / FMEA certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

MLT1 certification

SAP experience

DMSI MAINTelligence

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Project

SAP

MAINTelligence

Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Engineer, Reliability. This job is full-time permanent. Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for promoting reliability processes in accordance with the One Domtar standards.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvement projects in process and equipment reliability by working closely with operations and maintenance personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Passionately champion reliability processes in accordance with best-in-class industrial, and One Domtar standards.
• Fulfill the role of mill lubrication subject matter expert, and support the mill PVT champion
• Work with maintenance, engineering and operations personnel to support daily, monthly and annual scheduled maintenance outages within the field of reliability maintenance and engineering.
• Support the mills goals for safety, environmental, quality and other areas of need.
• Utilize condition monitoring and preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues prior functional failures.
• Input and update equipment information and documentation.
• Develop task lists and procedures for precision inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
• Identify and eliminate the root causes of critical mill issues utilizing RCPE methodology.
• Effectively manage contractors for job performance.

This description is a summary of the position and not all-inclusive of responsibilities. It is subject to change over time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering; or equivalent education and experience.
• 2-5 years' experience working in a maintenance or engineering role, focused on reliability
• Experience in conditional monitoring technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, tribology, etc.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Proven knowledge of reliability systems, methods, and processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience. This role will be focused more heavily on the pulp, power, and utilities side of the industry.
• Experience in RCPE or FMEA
• RMIC or greater certifications
• SAP experience
• MLT1 certified or greater
• Greenbelt or higher six sigma certification, and familiarity with statistical analysis
• Certified in conditional monitoring maintenance technologies.
• Experience with DMSI MAINTelligence or other route-based software tool.

Desired Aptitudes

• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Technically and data driven in decision making and prioritizing.
• Must be highly detail oriented and organized
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow-up skills. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter.

Nearest Major Market: Wausau